Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra
Bruce Pascoe
Mar 2024 · Bolinda · Narrated by Bruce Pascoe
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When Dark Emu was adopted by Australia like a new anthem, Bruce found himself at the centre of a national debate that often focussed on the wrong part of the story. But through all the noise came Black Duck Foods, a blueprint for traditional food growing and land management processes based on very old practices. Bruce Pascoe and Lyn Harwood invite us to imagine a different future for Australia, one where we can honour our relationship with nature and improve agriculture and forestry. Where we can develop a uniquely Australian cuisine that will reduce carbon emissions, preserve scarce water resources and rebuild our soil. Bruce and Lyn show us that you don't just work Country, you look, listen and care. It's not Black Duck magic, it's the result of simply treating Australia like herself. From the aftermath of devastating bushfires and the impact of an elder's death to rebuilding a marriage and counting the personal cost of starting a movement, Black Duck is a remarkable glimpse into a year of finding strength in Country at Yumburra.
About the author
Bruce Pascoe is a Yuin, Bunurong, and Tasmanian writer and farmer. He has published thirty-six books, including the bestselling Dark Emu, which won the NSW Premier’s Award for Literature in 2016, and Young Dark Emu: A Truer History, which won the both the Booksellers Association Prize and the CBCA Non-fiction award in 2020. As a farmer, he grows Australian Aboriginal grains and tubers. He is also a Board Member of First Languages Australia, Black Duck Foods, and Twofold Aboriginal Corporation.
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